Bombers Upset, $103M Support & North Winnipeg Fire — Winnipeg Friday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. Three people taken to hospital after north-Winnipeg house fire; one in critical condition. Fire crews responded to a blaze in north Winnipeg on Thursday that sent three people to hospital, with one listed in critical condition, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said. Investigators are on scene determining a cause, and neighbours reported heavy smoke and multiple crews attending the address.
2. 13-year-old girl reported missing from St. Boniface area; last seen Thursday. Winnipeg police say the girl was last seen in the St. Boniface neighbourhood on Thursday evening and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators immediately, the Winnipeg Police Service said in its missing-persons notice.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Manitoba pledges $103 million to help industries hit by U.S. tariffs, including a $50-million loan program. The provincial government announced $103 million in relief measures on Thursday, featuring a $50-million trade resilience loan program, a tariff workforce-stabilization program, and added funds to youth employment supports, Minister Jamie Moses said.
2. Manitoba launches two-year pilot making in-person P.E. mandatory to Grade 12, adding 110 hours for Grades 11–12. The province said the pilot will require students to complete 110 hours of physical education in Grades 11 and 12 by the 2027–28 school year; officials cited concerns about a post-school drop in activity reported by a U.S. University of Michigan poll.

💼 Economy & Business

1. Manitoba Hydro CEO Allan Danroth leaves after two years; COO Hal Turner named interim CEO. The Crown corporation announced Danroth's departure for personal reasons on Thursday and said chief operating officer Hal Turner will temporarily fill the CEO role while a replacement is sought; Danroth had warned of credible threats at a PUB hearing last month.
2. Labour board rejects hotel chain's appeal over underpaid foreign workers. A labour-relations board ruled against the chain that underpaid foreign workers at a Manitoba hotel, ending the chain's appeal, the Board's decision published this week states.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Restorative-justice program to serve 500 people yearly in northern Manitoba First Nations. The new program is expected to reach about 500 people each year across northern Manitoba First Nations, offering community-led alternatives to conventional court processes, officials said.
2. Nepalese Manitobans gather for mutual support after devastating floods abroad. A community meeting in Winnipeg this week organised local Nepalese residents to coordinate relief efforts and emotional support following severe flooding overseas, community leaders told attendees.

🏈 Sports

1. Blue Bombers upset CFL-leading Montreal 44–28 at sold-out Princess Auto Stadium. Winnipeg improved to 6–5 after Friday's win, with QB Zach Collaros completing 26-of-32 for 324 yards and two TDs; the victory keeps the Bombers third in the West, ahead of the B.C. Lions (5–5).
2. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests a trade. The Jets' veteran netminder went public with a trade request this week, a development that could affect roster planning before the NHL regular season, according to sources and team statements.

📰 Also Today

• Winnipeg police seek help identifying man found unresponsive July 28, described as 5'7" with 'MK' tattoo.
• Remaining U.S. alcohol pulled from some Manitoba liquor shelves, with some stock set for destruction.
• Court rules junior OHL and WHL players can seek compensation for alleged abuse, Ontario court decision affects players' claims.
• Northern Manitoba chiefs raise new objections to corporation tied to Churchill port expansion, chiefs voiced concerns this week.
• Blue Bombers offence gains 450 yards in same 44–28 win over Montreal, Bomber receiver Ontaria Wilson recorded 114 yards.